Re: 2012 Bourbon of the Year---and other shout-outs...

Thanks for bringing up Tequila, CW. Had my mind blown in 2012 with a Clase Azul Reposado. I've drank more than a few good sipping Tequilas in my days, but, I had no idea that a Tequila could taste like that!

Re: 2012 Bourbon of the Year---and other shout-outs...

As a relative noob to the forum I won't try to make a selection for favorites this year with one exception. Have had the good fortune to try and enjoy many of the whiskies already noted here to include the FR SmB 2012 LE, PHC 12, Stagg, Weller and Saz 18 as well as the various HW blends which I really enjoyed.

I will say that my Favorite 2012 "finished" (or perhaps overpriced, overhyped and "ruined" in some peoples opinion ) whiskey of the year is the Angel's Envy Port Finished Cask Strength.

Despite being 120+ proof it is as easy to drink as cold spring water on a hot afternoon. And just as satisfying! So much so in fact that I probably let it, and the other delightful and mostly overproof whiskey available that evening, get the best of me at the GBS Christmas Gala at Mac McGee! Too much good whiskey on a stomach that was a little too empty to start with I suspect. Haven't done that in a long time (can't remember the last time in fact) but since I wasn't driving I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of the evening.

And I too want to add my thanks to the membership of SB for the friendly welcome and wealth of knowledge and information shared here this year that has only added to my enjoyment of the continuing exploration of fine American whiskey and spirits in general.

Have a safe and Happy New Year!

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Re: 2012 Bourbon of the Year---and other shout-outs...

I've had a bunch of it being from Virginia, it was easy to get in the ABC stores and at the distillery. The 18 year old was amazing. That batch was followed by a 17 year old that was pretty darned good but a tad under the earlier release. Those are now gone also and the new expression is an 8 year old port finished bourbon which is pretty damn good too. The Abrahams are all limited release runs. The Bowman Brothers small batch is excellent and the John J Bowman Single Barrel is really really good. One of my everyday pours.